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Natascha Ometto
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One of the best things about HPU is the Career Services Center, which I find is very useful. They assist students with getting internships and finding business contacts. They also set up meetings with well-known companies who need new employees so I could meet with business people face-to-face. I got an internship at Sheraton Waikiki as the Front Office Manager, which was a good experience for me because Hawaii has the best travel industry in the world.
English Requirements for International Students
International students demonstrating that they meet the academic requirements of the University must also prove English proficiency before beginning an academic degree program.
Proficiency in English may be proved either by submitting minimum scores from recognized English proficiency tests below or a certificate of completion of level 112 of the ELS intensive program. Please note that students who are in levels 110, 111 or 112 may enroll concurrently at HPU, earning credits that can be used towards a degree.
The English proficiency tests and minimum scores that HPU recognizes are:
|
Recognized Tests |
Minimum Score |
|
Paper-based TOEFL |
550 |
|
Computer-based TOEFL |
213, TWE 5.0 |
|
Internet-based Testing (iBT) |
80 or better including a writing score of 25 or more |
|
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) |
6 or above and 6.5 on the Writing Module |
|
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) |
Grade of C or better |
|
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) |
Grade of A |
|
English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) |
965 |
|
Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) |
Critical Reading (CR) and Writing (WRI) add up to 860 or above |
|
American College Testing Assessment (ACT) |
18 or more in English |
|
Advanced Placement International English Language test (APIEL) |
3 or better |
|
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) |
overall 58 |
Note: Students applying for short-term study programs at HPU are required to submit written proof of their English proficiency. Please check the application requirements of the program you are applying for.
For more information, please contact the International Center.
Hawai'i Pacific University
International Center
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1100
Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813
E-mail: international@hpu.edu
Telephone: (808) 543-8088
Fax: (808) 543-8065
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